Resources

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Curriculum-related resources

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Curriculum-related resources

Class Bookshelves and Learning Commons *Choosing Culturally Responsive Resources

🔼 Click above 🔼 Indigenous Textbook Living Bookshelf

indigenous_knowledges_2024.pdf

🔼 Bookshelf Inventory 🔼CVO: Indigenous Knowledge, Joy, Beauty, and Brilliance

K-12 Toolkit for Selecting Equitable and Culturally Responsive and Relevant Resources

🔼 OCSB Resource Toolkit 🔼 Selecting Culturally Appropriate Resources

🔼 Living Michif Toolkit 🔼

Seasonal Resources... scroll down for more Inclusive Education resources and videos

Ziigwan

Learn some spring-themed language!

Let's Celebrate!

Explore 'Days of Significance'

Paint Thunderbird Baby

Participate in a virtual workshop with Ojibwe artist and storyteller Isaac Murdoch

(Begins June 2)

Accessible Resources *Great for all!

IMG_0408.mp4

"The Travelling Song"Shared with permission

Inclusive education includes access to culture

Please contact Heather Godin and Josh Lewis at the OCSB for Indigenous drum sharing and Indigenous student supports; Erin Zeleny for Elementary Indigenous student supports.

Be sure to explore the 'resource section' for subject-specific materials.

Land Acknowledgement theme board.pdf

Be a good ancestor - AAC adapted book - Final.pdf

Here are some accessible resources developed byNews2You for Native American Heritage Month (USA)

It is important to note that in Canada, we use the terms: Indigenous, First Nations (whenever possible use regionally specific terms: Algonquin, Ojibwe, Cree, Haida, etc.), Métis (a person who self-identifies as Métis, is of historic Métis Nation ancestry, is distinct from other Indigenous peoples, and is accepted by the Métis Nation) or Inuit (Inuit are Indigenous people of the Arctic, the word Inuit means "the people" in the Inuit language of Inuktitut).
*Native is similar to saying 'First Nations', however, this term is used less frequently in Canada. When exploring these great resources, adjust the language to fit a Canadian lens

native_american_heritage_month_comboard.pdf

native_american_heritage_month_higher.pdf

native_american_heritage_month_regular.pdf

native_american_heritage_month_textonly.pdf

native_american_heritage_month_worksheets.pdf

native_american_heritage_month_extension_activity.pdf

native_american_heritage_month_storybook.pdf

OCSB Video Resources... keep going, there's more!!!!

CaptionedBeaverTeachings.mp4

Dr. Dr. Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair Livestream (2021-08-26 at 06:30 GMT-7)

Exploring Decolonizing Education with Marie Battiste (2023-03-08 18_12 GMT-5).mp4

OCSB Wisdom Sharing Video Series + Interviews

(click the arrow & scroll down, there are more hidden here - this is just the appetizer!)

Dr. Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair - Presentation during Summer Institutes 2021

Marlene Souliere - (Métis) Indigenous Medicines (Show & Tell). Marlene speaks of her experience learning about traditional medicines and then (at minute 10) explains 5 medicines that are found in the Ottawa area.

Albert Dumont - (Algonquin First Nation) Speaks of the seasons of life, Canoe paddle teachings and more!

Robert McDonald - (Métis) Speaks of Métis history in Canada (briefly), the importance of knowing family roots & his family history.

Rhonda Doxtator - (Oneida First Nation) Speaks of Art as medicine, how art has influenced her & Self-care.

Rhonda Doxtator - (Oneida First Nation) Speaks of Mental Health, Ribbon skirts and Oneida community structures.

Kirk Brant - (Mohawk - Tyendinega) Kirk speaks of the Woodlands style of art, his artistic influences and his family history.

Marie Battiste (Mi'kmaq) shares her perspectives and answers questions about Decolonizing Education.

Dr. Pamela Rose Toulouse (Ojibwe/Odawa) shares practical strategies for integrating Indigenous Education resources to support Indigenous student success.

Interviews

Dr. Niigaanwewidam Sinclair

Niigaan Sinclair presents on the critical role of teachers in Reconciliation.

Louise Profeit-LeBlanc

This is a presentation geared toward teachers. Louise invites teachers into a story sharing experience as a means for modeling the oral tradition for teachers who wanted insight and understanding.

Justin Holness (Jahkota)

Justin Holness shares music and his own life experiences. He weaves hard truths with advice on actions we can all take to contribute to Reconciliation.

David A. Robertson

David A. Robertson reads from his novel The Barren Grounds and answers questions about character development, setting choices, context, and style.

Niigaan Sinclair on Treaties - Gr.4-7

Niigaan Sinclair on Treaties - Gr. 7-12

Exploration of the intent of treaties, history or treaties, and how we can behave as Treaty people. Also teachings about tobacco offerings.

Why Indigenous Literatures Matter Book Club

Session 1

In this session, Albert Dumont provides teachings that provide context to information discovered in the text. There are also other quotes and comments shared to set teachers up for breakout room discussions.

Why Indigenous Literatures Matter Book Club

Session 2

In this session, Jennifer David, co-host of the Storykeeper’s Podcast, answers many OCSB teacher questions generated from their exploration of the text.

Why Indigenous Literatures Matter Book Club Session 3

In this session, Daniel Heath Justice, the author of the text Why Indigenous Literatures Matter answers participants’ questions about the text and classroom practice.

Here is a link to the document that outlines the participant takeaways from the three sessions.

Elder Doug

Teachings about the sacred fire and relationship with land.

Elder Doug

Teachings about Residential schools and Reconciliation

Marie Battiste: Decolonizing Education

Information about pedagogy associated with Indigenous Education and systemic solutions.

Alignments Between Decolonizing Education and Deep Learning

Information about how Marie Battiste’s vision as outlined in her book Decolonizing Education aligns with the Deep Learning Framework. Examples from Kelly Diabo (from Kitigan Zibi) of land based education that aligns with decolonizing education and deep learning.

Tuesday Indigenous Talks (scroll down)

Literature Circles in the NBE Classroom Slide Deck

Trauma Informed NBE Classrooms

Tesa Fiddler - Getting Started with NBE

The OCSB has a membership with FNMIEAO!!!

The site has many valuable resources and lesson ideas - there are also updated resources specifically for virtual learning. To access the content, please visit: http://www.fnmieao.com/ and click on 'resources.'

For login information please click HERE (only accessible to OCSB employees as this is a paid membership)

General Resources... take a look

FIRST NATIONS

MÉTIS

INUIT

Indigenous Music/Body Break Slidedeck created by Kristy Depper. Thanks for sharing!🎶

Frequently Asked Q & As... you might find some answers here👇🏽

Seasons passed... explore for previously shared (but still relevant) lessons & information

Winter Solstice Gifting Calendar

Give the Gift of Language. Click on each image to be redirect to a language video presented by Stephanie Tenasco, Kitigàn Zìbi Anishinàbeg.

An Anishinaabe Christmas

(A story-drama resource and text pairing)

Use the PD form on the homepage for support with this text (uses the Encounter "Back Pocket" drama exercises)

Biboonewin

Winter is a magical time to spend with family and friends and to celebrate all of creation. Join Ojibwe storyteller Isaac Murdoch as he paints his artwork and shares about Biboonewin.